Roaster · Canada
Phil & Sebastian Coffee Roasters
Engineering-minded Calgary roaster known for deep producer investment and precision.
Phil & Sebastian Coffee Roasters was founded in Calgary in 2007 by engineers Phil Robertson and Sebastian Sztabzyb, who brought a rigorous, data-driven mindset to sourcing, roasting, and equipment. The company is known for deep, long-term investment with producers — including mill and infrastructure partnerships in Colombia — and consistently high-scoring coffees. Phil & Sebastian helped make Calgary an unexpected center of Canadian specialty coffee and is admired for its technical rigor.
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Origins they source from
Colombia
Huila
Colombia's most awarded department — sweet, complex washed coffees with caramel, red fruit, and bright acidity.
Kenya
Nyeri
The classic Kenyan profile — blackcurrant, tomato, and grapefruit acidity from SL28 on red volcanic soil.
Last updated: June 13, 2026